Training: Traditional Roofing Repairs – Surveying and Maintenance of Slate Roofs

Tuesday 18th February 2020 | 12.30-1.30pm | 54 Bell Street, Glasgow

Slate is one of the most widely used building materials in Scotland, and is a distinctive characteristic of the roofs of many of our towns and cities. Slate has a reputation as a long lasting material, however expert maintenance and upkeep of traditional slating is vital to prolonging its life. This CPD will discuss the proper maintenance of slate roofing; Danny Graham from Roofing Advisors, experts in roof slating repairs, will deliver a lecture focusing on proper surveying techniques, and recognising when repairs are required and how to approach these repairs.

£15 per person /£10 for students, including lunch.

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All sessions are recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) as being capable of contributing to the obligatory CPD requirements of Full Members (see www.ihbc.org.uk)

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